Flights to El Oued
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
El Oued is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Guemar Airport - مطار قمار بالوادي (ELU), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Touggourt Sidi Madhi Airport (TGR, 79 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guemar Airport - مطار قمار بالوادي (regional) | ELU | 19 km (12 mi) | 9,843 ft | 203 ft |
| Touggourt Sidi Madhi Airport (regional) | TGR | 79 km (49 mi) | 9,843 ft | 279 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,843 ft, ELU handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 203 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from El Oued
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Oued to Casablanca | Morocco | 1,342 km (834 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| El Oued to Madrid | Spain | 1,223 km (760 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| El Oued to Algiers | Algeria | 509 km (316 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| El Oued to Rome | Italy | 1,071 km (665 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| El Oued to Barcelona | Spain | 985 km (612 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| El Oued to Rabat | Morocco | 1,268 km (788 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| El Oued to Milan | Italy | 1,361 km (846 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| El Oued to Tripoli | Libya | 591 km (367 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| El Oued to Fes | Morocco | 1,100 km (683 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| El Oued to Tangier | Morocco | 1,189 km (739 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| El Oued to Marrakesh | Morocco | 1,406 km (874 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| El Oued to Salé | Morocco | 1,265 km (786 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| El Oued to Naples | Italy | 1,060 km (659 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| El Oued to Marseille | France | 1,113 km (691 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| El Oued to Turin | Italy | 1,304 km (811 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| El Oued to Valencia | Spain | 939 km (583 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| El Oued to Oran | Algeria | 734 km (456 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| El Oued to Benghazi | Libya | 1,242 km (772 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| El Oued to Tunis | Tunisia | 488 km (303 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| El Oued to Zaragoza | Spain | 1,147 km (713 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| El Oued to Sevilla | Spain | 1,246 km (774 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| El Oued to Palermo | Italy | 790 km (491 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| El Oued to Shanghai | China | 10,086 km (6,267 mi) | about 13 h 41 min |
| El Oued to Chongqing | China | 9,055 km (5,627 mi) | about 12 h 22 min |
| El Oued to Chengdu | China | 8,787 km (5,460 mi) | about 12 h 1 min |
| El Oued to Beijing | China | 9,122 km (5,668 mi) | about 12 h 27 min |
| El Oued to Guangzhou | China | 10,013 km (6,222 mi) | about 13 h 35 min |
| El Oued to Shenzhen | China | 10,118 km (6,287 mi) | about 13 h 43 min |
| El Oued to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,126 km (1,321 mi) | about 3 h 29 min |
| El Oued to Tianjin | China | 9,227 km (5,733 mi) | about 12 h 35 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for El Oued?
Guemar Airport - مطار قمار بالوادي (ELU) is the closest large airport at 19 km (12 mi). The others, TGR, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is ELU from El Oued city centre?
19 km (12 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to El Oued on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.